Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) or Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in Pakistan, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) starts at PKR 58,119 and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB) starts at PKR 65,315.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has screen size of 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB) has screen size of 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery and latter with 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 8 MP and front camera of 5 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) | Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 1.2 MP |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP | 5 MP with autofocus |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 | Apple |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 56 | 48 | |
| Display | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP | 5 MP with autofocus | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 | Apple | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | |
General | |||
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | October, 2017 | October, 2013 | |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | ||
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | No Sim Supported | |
Design | |||
| Weight | 364 g | 331 g | |
Display | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 4:3 | |
| Display Size | 8 inches, 800 x 1280 pixels | 7.9 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Display Type | Color TFT screen | Color IPS screen (16M colors) | |
| PPI | ~189 PPI | ~324 PPI | |
| Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch | |
Camera | |||
| Flash | Yes, LED | ||
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP | 5 MP with autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | |
Connectivity | |||
| 3G | Yes | No | |
| 4G | LTE | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v4.0 | |
| EDGE | Yes | ||
| GPRS | Yes | ||
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes v2.0 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | ||
| Wifi | Yes | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 | Apple | |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) | |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No | |
| OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | iOS v7.0.4 | |
Battery | |||
| Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery | |
| Talk Time | 36 hours on 3G | 10 hours | |
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | Yes | No | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
Multimedia | |||
| FM Radio | No | No | |
Other Features | |||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8917 and Apple respectively. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) comes up Yes card slot and Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) is 1.4 GHz, Quad Core Processor and used in Apple iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (WiFi+16GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor.